Hola mi Family y mis Amigos
Hello
and bienvenidas to some! It’s now been four weeks here in the CCM with only two
more to go on Monday. I would definitely say it’s a complete understatement to
say that I’m not to stoked to get out to the mission field just yet, lately my
ability to learn more and more Spanish continually becomes difficult and
stressful with a side serving of frustration every day. I don’t anticipate it
to get much better anytime soon but I’ll keep on, and I’m still super grateful
for this opportunity to do my best each and every day.
These
last couple weeks have for sure been something extraordinary, I’ve learned so
many things and my testimony continues to grow based off of the strength of
others.
One
thing first and foremost is my purpose as a missionary. When I signed up to be
a missionary to begin with my first intent was mostly because I loved my Father
in Heaven, which is still a large factor in my drive, but I have learned more
fully through my short ministry so far that my purpose for doing all of this
and sacrificing so much also dives into the importance of our individual
Salvation that more than anything is something I want for everyone especially during
these last days. Friends and Family, I can tell you all with sincere heart that
my faith in Jesus Christ can move mountains just as our Prophet tells us it
can, my faith can and will be used to share the amazing news of the Gospel and
the joy that derives from the doctrine and principles that we receive through
revelation and scripture.
Other
things include not comparing myself to others and not expecting so many things
from myself too quickly.
These
last couple weeks have also been very hard for other missionaries specifically
in my District, out of respect for them I won’t explain detail but humbly
invite you all to pray for my district members for comfort, peace and the
knowledge of the love we have for them and Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ
share for them too. It’s not much to ask for but please head to my
invitation.
With
both difficulty and great reward the last few things I’ll mention are blessings
I have received from both family and temple work.
Being
able to call now and talk to anybody that I feel needs to be cheered up or that
I’d like to enjoy a conversation with almost everyday is such a blessing for me
and from what I have heard, it’s also been a blessing to others too. Although
very stressed about going out to the field I’m also very excited to meet so
many different people and share the love Heavenly Father has for them and with
the spirit, help them feel the joy of partaking of that fruit.
Because
of that new opportunity I look forward to calling some of you and enjoying
conversation, and with that please send in those emails!! My prep days are busy
but if I don’t make time for any of you I won’t have any time! So please please
reach out and let me know how your all doing and maybe..one new thing about
yourselves! :))
Finally
temples, I was originally super stocked to go last week but plans changed and I
had another opportunity to go earlier today. I love temples, they offer so many
blessings and for sure help me feel rest in time of need. I would also like to
extend an invitation to you all to go to our temples often, partake of the
blessings and see how much it can bless others!
My
last remarks here for a couple of weeks would probably be how thankful I am for
all that I have starting with my companion (who is the best in the world), my
district, my teachers, my family, and this Gospel that holds it all together.
Struggle is super real out here (still in my house lol) but I can testify that
my faith will carry me in times that I have a hard time caring myself. I know
this because I have received so many blessings already and I know that all will
be okay. I love love love you all so so so much! Better not forget it!
If
you didn’t receive pictures last week I’ll resend them! Hopefully they go
through this time haha
PS
my companion doesn’t actually do cocaine, he just needs help lol
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